BMW 3 Series Compact (E36/5) 323 5MT RWD (170 HP)
BMW 3 Series Compact (E36/5) · 1994 - present · Petrol
The BMW 3 Series Compact (E36/5) 323 5MT RWD (170 HP) produces 170 hp and 245 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds and reaches 230 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 9.3 l/100 km, equal to 221 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 245 Nm
- 0–100
- 7.8 s
- Top speed
- 230 km/h
Engine
| Power | 170 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 125 kW |
| Torque | 245 Nm |
| Displacement | 2,494 cc |
| Cylinders | L6 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 230 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 7.8 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 9.3 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 13.2 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 6.9 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 221 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,209 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm |
| Cargo volume | 326 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,255 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,755 kg |
| Tyre size | 225/50 Wr16 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW 3 Series Compact (E36/5) 323 5MT RWD (170 HP) compared with 2,845 trims of other cars from the 1991–1997 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp | 141 hp |
better than 74%
|
| Torque | 245 Nm | 214 Nm |
better than 70%
|
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 195 km/h |
better than 87%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 7.8 s | 11.4 s |
better than 88%
|
| Combined consumption | 9.3 l/100 km | 8.7 l/100 km |
better than 32%
|
| CO2 emissions | 221 g/km | 209 g/km |
better than 31%
|
| Cargo volume | 326 l | 451 l |
better than 23%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,255 kg | 1,310 kg |
better than 53%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — BMW 3 Series Compact (E36/5)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318tds 5MT RWD (90 HP) | Diesel | 90 hp | 190 Nm | 13.9 s | 175 km/h | 6.4 l/100 km | 168 g/km | |
| 316i 4AT RWD (102 HP) | Petrol | 102 hp | 150 Nm | 13.8 s | 183 km/h | 8.9 l/100 km | 211 g/km | |
| 316i 5MT RWD (102 HP) | Petrol | 102 hp | 150 Nm | 12.3 s | 188 km/h | 7.7 l/100 km | 182 g/km | |
| 316i 4AT RWD (105 HP) | Petrol | 105 hp | 165 Nm | 13.9 s | 185 km/h | 8.9 l/100 km | — | |
| 316i 5MT RWD (105 HP) | Petrol | 105 hp | 165 Nm | 11.9 s | 190 km/h | 7.6 l/100 km | 183 g/km | |
| 318ti 4AT RWD (140 HP) | Petrol | 140 hp | 175 Nm | 10.8 s | 203 km/h | 8.8 l/100 km | — | |
| 318ti 5MT RWD (140 HP) | Petrol | 140 hp | 175 Nm | 9.9 s | 209 km/h | 7.9 l/100 km | 198 g/km | |
| 323ti 5AT RWD (170 HP) | Petrol | 170 hp | 245 Nm | 8.6 s | 225 km/h | 10.5 l/100 km | — |